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Wow Sean. I own the SACD and that's the closest I've heard it duplicated in stereo.After reading others' comments on this album's mixing, especially vocals, I did some experimenting.
It's well known how effective the SACD's mixing was, even for the [two] MIA songs.
Well, when playing back in 'downmix to stereo' mode, the vocals really come forward.
I also decided to go one step further, and turned on the dynamic processer on my reciever [in 'night' mode], producing a heavier, 'wall of sound' effect.
I can't call this method 'better' from a Hi-Fi perspective, but it shows how well some systems can enhance surround mixes
Here:
Touch Me When We're Dancing ~ Original Stereo Downmix
Touch Me When We're Dancing ~ Processed 'Night-mode' Mix
Wow Sean. I own the SACD and that's the closest I've heard it duplicated in stereo.
Good work sir.
After reading others' comments on this album's mixing, especially vocals, I did some experimenting.
It's well known how effective the SACD's mixing was, even for the [two] MIA songs.
Well, when playing back in 'downmix to stereo' mode, the vocals really come forward.
So looking forward to the RPO mix of Touch me when we're dancing and Those good old dreams.
This would be the first time they've been remixed.
Strictly Come Dancing finally did a version of Rainbow Connection for a waltz!Rainbow Connection has a great Karen vocal. Good tune to waltz to as well. Should be used in Strictly Come Dancing.
After reading others' comments on this album's mixing, especially vocals, I did some experimenting.
It's well known how effective the SACD's mixing was, even for the [two] MIA songs.
Well, when playing back in 'downmix to stereo' mode, the vocals really come forward.
I also decided to go one step further, and turned on the dynamic processer on my reciever [in 'night' mode], producing a heavier, 'wall of sound' effect.
I can't call this method 'better' from a Hi-Fi perspective, but it shows how well some systems can enhance surround mixes
Here:
Touch Me When We're Dancing ~ Processed 'Night-mode' Mix
After reading others' comments on this album's mixing, especially vocals, I did some experimenting.
It's well known how effective the SACD's mixing was, even for the [two] MIA songs.
Well, when playing back in 'downmix to stereo' mode, the vocals really come forward.
I also decided to go one step further, and turned on the dynamic processer on my reciever [in 'night' mode], producing a heavier, 'wall of sound' effect.
I can't call this method 'better' from a Hi-Fi perspective, but it shows how well some systems can enhance surround mixes
Here:
Touch Me When We're Dancing ~ Original Stereo Downmix
Touch Me When We're Dancing ~ Processed 'Night-mode' Mix
I missed this post...thanks...I really like this DBX version, pretty cool!!Listening to the DBX-LP release of MIA, which was sourced from 2-track/master tapes rather than LP-cutting tapes, what *should* have been the cleanest/highest quality source for the 'album'/'synthy @3:36' version of 'Those Good Old Dreams' is actually sourced from the remix used for all single/digital releases without the extra synth. From its mention in Autumn 1981 Billboard articles detailing MIA as one of A&M's new DBX-LP's, this means that Richard had already completed this remix way ahead of November's 7" single release - and maybe that Richard had made his mind up that he wanted to release this single mix only, and would avoid letting the original/synthier get out if he could help it.
Playing Those Good Old Dreams by Carpenters - picosong
An interesting anomaly to add to the song's page in carpenters.amcorner.com
I missed this post...thanks...I really like this DBX version, pretty cool!!
Internet handles are just that - handles. Rick changed his awhile back.
I remember reading that review in ‘81 and being so excited for WYBIMLA to be released as the second single. I loved it and so did everybody I knew that heard it, thanks to me. I was shocked it only got to #72. Still love that song.